Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

I hope you had a great week! The leaves are starting to change here in Wisconsin. It’s getting really pretty! I just love this time of year. Only one problem, after fall comes winter. YIKES! But, this winter I’ve got a plan to beat the blues. Join me!

Let’s escape the cold and snow and spend 7 nights in January in one of my favorite cities, beautiful Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! Our resort is AMAZING. It’s right on the beach and just a short stroll to town. Plus, all of your top shelf drinks and gourmet meals are included. It’s a small boutique hotel with just 70 beautiful rooms. The staff will pamper us and know our names and which drinks we like. First class all the way!

Time is running out to book this trip. Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to get more on dates and pricing. If you book by this coming Monday, Oct. 11th, you’ll receive an autographed copy of The Cooking Mom Cooks Up Memories cookbook and a chance to win a free foodie tour of Puerto Vallarta. You can also call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel at 920-725-2880 or email her at brittany@bonvoyagebt.com to learn more and book your spot. Bring on the margaritas! This trip is going to be a blast!

This weekend I’m excited to hit the farmers market. I can’t wait to pick up all our fall favorites! I’m hoping to find a big beautiful local head of cauliflower. I’ve been craving my Roasted Cauliflower! I roast it with a little garlic, olive oil and lemon juice. Then, I sprinkle it with Parmesan cheese right when it comes out of the oven. Oh man, is it good. Good for you, too!

I love to serve it with my great grandmother Nana’s Meatloaf! Maybe my Wonderful Wedge Salad with Best Ever Bleu Cheese Dressing, too. Now, that’s one heck of a delicious fall dinner. Total yum!

This weekend is a good one to make a big batch of soup. My Hungarian Sausage Soup is something a little different and wonderful. It’s really hearty and delicious, filled with potatoes and sausages. It will warm you right up on a cold fall day. Super easy too! I serve it with crusty rye bread or my 4-ingredient home made Beer Bread for dipping and dunking. YUMMY!

Speaking of potatoes, I don’t know about you but I want mine loaded! My Slow Cooker Loaded Potato Soup is so simple to make. Just dump all the ingredients in your slow cooker and in a few hours dinner’s done. Perfect for game day too! I serve it with bowls of extra cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions or chives so everybody can load up their bowls with goodness. Click Slow Cooker and Soups for more super good soup, stew and chili recipes.

It’s football season and this Sunday my Green Bay Packers will take on the Cincinnati Bengals. I’m all about putting on a delicious fun game day spread! My Sweet Little Pigs are always a winner!

I’m all about a good dip, too. My Hot Swiss Almond Dip is perfect for fall! You can throw it together in minutes and bake it when you are ready. I serve it with crackers or French bread for dipping. You just gotta try it. It’s heavenly! Click Appetizers for more delicious dips and appetizer recipes.

A big messy sandwich is a game day MUST! My Slow Cooker Hot Beef Sandwiches are THE BEST EVER! Click Dinner, Sandwiches and Slow Cooker for more satisfying recipes.

On the side, you can’t go wrong with my Cheesy Hash Brown Hot Dish. It’s so good! Click Sides and Casseroles for more fall recipes ideas.

For dessert, warm up with Easy Apple Dumplings. Fresh out of the oven with vanilla ice cream, they're heavenly! Click Desserts for more fun fall treats.

Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland in April 2022! Just a Few Rooms Left!

Besides cooking I love to travel! I’m now hosting culinary trips. My trips are different from the rest. We’ll stay in the very best hotels and go in search of delicious food. My trips are a stress-free and super fun way to travel. I’ve got 5 amazing trips planned and more to come.

I’ve always dreamed of going to Ireland! Let’s experience it together. This trip is almost booked up! We just have a few rooms left. From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, Irish cheese, and Jameson whiskey tasting! We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in two real castles! I can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

Mackinac Island for Lilac Fest in June 2022!

Earlier this summer I hosted a trip to one of my favorite places, beautiful Mackinac Island, Michigan. It was amazing! I LOVE this island. Have you ever been? If not you need to go! There’s no place like it! Join me next summer because I’m going back. We are staying at my favorite resort on the island. It’s fabulous! We’ve even added an extra night so there will be more time on this trip to sightsee, shop or just relax! This trip is already filling up. We can only take a limited number of people. Click Join The Cooking Mom on Mackinac Island to get all the details. We’ll be there next June during lilac season. It’s absolutely gorgeous that time of year! I hope you’ll join me. This trip will fill up quick so call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 or email her at brittany@bonvoyagebt.com to book your spot!

Join Amy on a River Cruise in France in April 2023!

Bring on lots of wine tasting, gourmet meals, fresh croissants and pastries and so much more! Join me on a river cruise through Southern France from Burgundy to Provence. It’s the ULTIMATE way to see France! In April of 2023, we’ll cruise the Rhone river on a gorgeous new boutique ship with only 150 passengers. It’s first class all the way and it’s a true ALL-INCLUSIVE river cruise, meaning all your food, drinks, and excursions are included. Gratuity too!

Plus, you’ll have the option to stay a couple days after the cruise to experience Paris. It will be spring and the blossoms will be in full bloom. It’s going to be stunning! Click Join The Cooking Mom on a French River Cruise to get all the dates, pricing and tantalizing details. This trip is going to be truly over the top and so wonderful! Join me! Plus, there are special discounts if you book now!

To find out why my trips are so special check out my blog post Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom. I'm starting to plan now for more culinary vacations in 2023! I want to know where you want to go. Email me the trips you’d be interested in at info@thecookingmom.com!

Order Amy's Cookbooks!

If you like my recipes, I think you will love my cookbooks. Both of my cookbooks are full color, and each is filled with nearly 200 unique recipes. Lots of secrets, tips and fun stories, too! Click Amy's Books on Amazon to order.

Please Invite Me!

Now that life is getting more back to normal, I’m excited to start doing live cooking demos again! I'd love to come to your town and meet you! Tell your library about me. I’ll come do a cooking demo for your company or event too. Click Hire Amy for more ideas for how we can spend time together!

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I hope you have a great weekend. Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom